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The Eiffel Tower
Paris, France
The Eiffel Tower was only supposed to be temporary. Designed by Gustave Eiffel (the same man who designed the Statue of Liberty’s frame) for the 1889 World’s Fair, it was originally supposed to be dismantled after twenty years. It wasn’t, and today it is one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions and perhaps the world’s most iconic building. Including the antenna, the ...
Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Club
Doha, Qatar
This club is extremely interesting and stamp collectors and enthusiasts are bound to love the stamp collection on display here. This would be a delightful way of learning about the history of Qatar and the victories that this proud nation has achieved over the years. Timings: not known Admission: not known Address: Al- Sadd Street, Al Sadd, P.O. Box 22010, Doha Tel: 974 432 329...
Queensland Maritime Museum
Brisbane, Australia
Located on the Western Bank promenade, this museum is dedicated to Brisbane’s history as a maritime area. One highlight is the massive map that plots the 1500 shipwrecks (mostly along the Reef) in Queensland’s seas since 1791. There is a life size navy frigate the HMAS Diamantina which you can climb aboard, or you can look at the display of the sinking of the Pandora, a ship that was sent to retri...
McGill University and McCord Museum
Montreal, Canada
McGill University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Canada. It has the oldest law school in Canada. The campus has tree lined walkways and an eclectic mix of nineteenth century and modern/postmodern architecture. The atmosphere is collegial; all the students make the campus come alive. During the day you can visit the departments, gardens, and of cou...